Mechanical Design Engineer
3 days ago
Accrington
Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Accrington (On‑site) Join a specialist engineering team designing and delivering advanced, bespoke machinery used across multiple industries. This is a hands‑on mechanical design role where you’ll take concepts from initial idea through to manufacture, test and customer delivery. Why You’ll Love This Role • Work on unique, custom‑engineered machinery projects., • Take full ownership of mechanical design from concept to commissioning., • Collaborate with expert engineers across multiple disciplines., • Influence product performance, quality and safety., • Be part of a supportive, technically driven environment., • Working only 4 days a week What You’ll Be Doing • Creating conceptual and detailed mechanical designs for bespoke machinery., • Ensuring compliance with Machinery Directive and relevant standards., • Carrying out Risk Assessments, FMEA and engineering calculations., • Supporting design reviews and contributing to technical discussions., • Preparing required technical and legislative documentation., • Liaising with customers and suppliers on project requirements., • Producing content for operation and maintenance manuals., • Designing components suitable for cost‑effective manufacture., • Supporting mechanical build teams during assembly, testing and commissioning., • Providing customer support when needed., • Promoting safe working practices across all engineering activities. What We’re Looking For • Mechanical design experience within machinery, automation or bespoke equipment., • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and calculations., • Experience with FEA, risk assessment and FMEA., • Knowledge of Machinery Directive compliance., • Confident working with cross‑functional engineering teams., • Strong communication skills, including customer and supplier liaison., • CAD proficiency and experience designing for manufacture (DFM). Ready to Apply? If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys end‑to‑end design, solving engineering challenges and contributing to high‑performance machinery, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to make an impact within a forward‑thinking engineering organisation and grow within a collaborative team. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.